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product_id: 405582992
title: "Hayward SwimClear Plus Cartridge Pool Filter"
brand: "hayward"
price: "€ 2866.81"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Hayward"
url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/405582992-hayward-swimclear-plus-cartridge-pool-filter
store_origin: PT
region: Portugal
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# 120 sq ft filtration area rotatable filter head for easy access single-locking knob, no clamps Hayward SwimClear Plus Cartridge Pool Filter

**Brand:** hayward
**Price:** € 2866.81
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Elevate your pool game with effortless, powerful filtration

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hayward SwimClear Plus Cartridge Pool Filter by hayward
- **How much does it cost?** € 2866.81 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/405582992-hayward-swimclear-plus-cartridge-pool-filter)

## Best For

- hayward enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hayward brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Durable glass-reinforced co-polymer resists corrosion and wear
- • **Tool-Free Locking:** Single-locking knob secures filter head—no clamps or bolts needed
- • **Effortless Maintenance:** Rotatable filter head grants quick access to cartridge and air relief valve
- • **Versatile Plumbing Options:** Fits 1½" or 2" FIP and 2" SKT connections for seamless installation
- • **Massive 120 sq ft Cartridge:** Extra-large filtration surface for crystal-clear water

## Overview

The Hayward SwimClear Plus Cartridge Pool Filter boasts a 120-square-foot precision-engineered cartridge with reinforced core and gasketed end caps for maximum flow and durability. Featuring a single-locking knob for clamp-free assembly, a rotatable filter head for easy maintenance, and multiple plumbing connection options, it delivers reliable, corrosion-resistant performance ideal for demanding in-ground pools and spas.

## Description

Hayward’s StarClear Plus 120-Square-Foot Pool Filter offers quality, value and convenience in cartridge filtration. Because of its durable glass-reinforced co-polymer construction, it can handle the most demanding in-ground pool and spa applications and environmental conditions—and its precision-engineered core provides extra strength and maximum flow, too. Complete with multiple connections for plumbing versatility and a single-locking knob that securely fastens the filter head to the filter tank without clamps or bolts, StarClear Plus delivers proven performance and value season after season.

Review: Excellent Filtration. Easy install. - The Hayward W3C12002 StarClear Plus (120 Sq. Ft.) is an outstanding single-cartridge pool filter. It allows for a large turnover of many gallons of water per hour and has a huge cartridge filter. I have used Hayward products for years and they hold up well to the South Florida sun. Their products resist UV damage, corrosion, and extreme weather, making it ideal for me! Cleaning is a snap and filter access is super easy. Simply unscrew the heavy-duty locking knob, remove the top lid, and spray off the element with a garden hose. If you want a reliable, hassle-free cartridge filter that delivers exceptional filtration performance without the mess of backwashing, the Hayward StarClear Plus 120 Sq. Ft. is your choice, so look no further! It is simple to install, easy to service, and built to last for years. One hundred percent recommend!
Review: Hayward pool filter - Our pool filter quit working. I needed a new one. I went to a local pool store and they were so expensive. Our pool was rapidly turning green. I had to do something. I looked up a Hayward filter and it was reasonably priced. It was cheap enough that I could buy it. I ordered it and it was delivered within 2 days. I was blown away. Great job!! Thank you!

## Features

- The Hayward StarClear Plus 120-Square-Foot Pool Filter features an extra-large, single-element cartridge with new precision-engineered core and gasketed molded end caps for extra strength and maximum flow
- Single-locking knob securely fastens filter head to filter tank without clamps or bolts
- Single piece injection-molded base and body provides added strength for reliable, corrosion-free performance
- Rotatable filter head provides easy access to cartridge element, gauge and manual air relief valve
- 1½" or 2" FIP or 2" SKT connections offer plumbing versatility

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07SS48C9S |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Brand | Hayward |
| Color | Gray |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (915) |
| Date First Available | 2 July 2019 |
| Height | 13.5 inches |
| Item model number | W3C12002 |
| Length | 38 inches |
| Manufacturer | Hayward |
| Power Source | Hydraulic Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 35.05 x 35.05 x 95.76 cm; 13.61 kg |
| Size | 120 Square Foot (W3C12002) |
| Style | In Ground |
| Width | 13.5 inches |

## Images

![Hayward SwimClear Plus Cartridge Pool Filter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61M6tmSHiKL.jpg)
![Hayward SwimClear Plus Cartridge Pool Filter - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61g-J63jQ1L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Filtration. Easy install.
*by M***M on 10 August 2026*

The Hayward W3C12002 StarClear Plus (120 Sq. Ft.) is an outstanding single-cartridge pool filter. It allows for a large turnover of many gallons of water per hour and has a huge cartridge filter. I have used Hayward products for years and they hold up well to the South Florida sun. Their products resist UV damage, corrosion, and extreme weather, making it ideal for me! Cleaning is a snap and filter access is super easy. Simply unscrew the heavy-duty locking knob, remove the top lid, and spray off the element with a garden hose. If you want a reliable, hassle-free cartridge filter that delivers exceptional filtration performance without the mess of backwashing, the Hayward StarClear Plus 120 Sq. Ft. is your choice, so look no further! It is simple to install, easy to service, and built to last for years. One hundred percent recommend!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hayward pool filter
*by C***B on 11 July 2026*

Our pool filter quit working. I needed a new one. I went to a local pool store and they were so expensive. Our pool was rapidly turning green. I had to do something. I looked up a Hayward filter and it was reasonably priced. It was cheap enough that I could buy it. I ordered it and it was delivered within 2 days. I was blown away. Great job!! Thank you!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ UPDATED REVIEW: No longer love this thing
*by A***R on 2 June 2017*

Update: Purchased this in 2017, and got less than 4 years of service out of it. That might be acceptable, but my prior Pentair performed well for probably 15 years and I expect better quality from a good name like Hayward. I still agree that this filter cleans the water VERY well, but that's where my happiness stops. Over time it became impossible to latch down the lid completely and securely (latch system is a long metal rod that you screw the top down onto). It has been leaking for several months, just a steady small stream. This week it blew out completely, and it took several inches out of the pool level before I noticed. Unfortunately, it sprayed directly into my electrical control box (on/off switch for the pump). We reseated the lid two more times, and it blew out the side both times, before we placed an order for another Pentair. We're done with Hayward filters. Poor design caused it to fail MUCH earlier than it should have. Prior review: Bought this to replace another brand filter. It was easy to hook up and cleaned the pool water much quicker than I expected, and much quicker than our old filter system! Unlike other reviewers, we had no problems with the pressure gauge being damaged. It arrived intact, and in perfect condition. However, I could see from the packaging how the pressure gauge could easily be damaged, as it sticks out from the top of the lid and has very little protection in that position from the packaging. Overall, this is a perfect filter for our roughly 15,000 gallon pool and I expect we'll get many years of service out of it. We also have a Hayward in-line chlorinator, and it has been a real workhorse, too. I'm going to switch all of our equipment to Hayward now!

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*Last updated: 2026-09-10*